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Washington ranks in top ten for highest pay

While it may seem like you're earning pennies, or maybe not if you're sitting behind a big Microsoft desk, Washington state ranks eighth for highest pay.
15 years ago

Public speaks out on Metro’s proposed changes to bus routes

King County Metro is considering service changes to 47 bus routes, the largest rehaul in its history.
15 years ago

Space Needle celebrates 50th anniversary with gold top

In preparation for the landmark's 50th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, April 21, the Space Needle's top will be painted its original color: Galaxy Gold.
15 years ago

Girl shot at Bremerton school freed of feeding tube

A 9-year-old girl shot at her Bremerton school in February is finally free of her feeding tube.
15 years ago

Professional cheerleading should be left to the women

Sacha Heppel wanted to change gender norms, and dance his heart out at the auditions for the Denver Bronco cheerleaders. To date, NFL cheerleaders have been women-only squads. There are many jobs in which men and women are qualified equally. There are others, however, that should be left to one gender and stay there, according […]
15 years ago

Kercher family to publish book before Knox, Sollecito

The father of slain British student Meredith Kercher has written a book about the life and loss, of his daughter in a case that spawned a media frenzy.
15 years ago

Woman sexually assaulted in West Seattle after exiting bus

Police are searching for a man that sexually assaulted a woman in West Seattle on Sunday evening.
15 years ago

Going through security at Sea-Tac will get speedier for some

The former head of TSA wants to reduce this line with five simple suggestions, but Dave Ross likes the illusion of security. (97.3 KIRO FM Photo/File) If you want to see a good show – look no further than the “Theatre of Security” at the airport the next time you travel. The stage show put […]
15 years ago

Washington State Patrol going on hiring blitz

The Washington State Patrol is in need of new blood.
15 years ago

Student dies in fall from WWU dorm

A student at Western Washington University in Bellingham died in a fall Monday morning.
15 years ago

Arena panel meets with King County Council

A 10-member panel, dedicated to investigating a proposal made by an investor to bring the NBA back to Seattle, has met with the King County Council.
15 years ago

Dori Monson supports smoking ban in King County parks

The King County Council is considering a proposed ordinance that would prohibit tobacco use in heavily used parts of the county's park system, and 97.3 KIRO FM host Dori Monson said he's all for the proposed ban.
15 years ago

Sting nabs sex offender after mom’s tip

A sting in Elma caught a level two sex offender from Snohomish.
15 years ago

Family says Jason Puracal’s health deteriorating

The family of a University of Washington grad serving a 22-year sentence in Nicaragua says his health is failing.
15 years ago

Reporter: Vancouver could be favorite for NBA team

The Sacramento Kings just might be on the move after all now that their arena deal has fallen apart. But now it seems Seattle has a new, unexpected competitor in its attempts to land an NBA team.
15 years ago

Boeing’s Kansas facility sustains significant damage in storm

Damages are said to be extensive after a tornado ripped through Boeing's Wichita, Kan. facility on Saturday night.
15 years ago

Woman, children bound during home robbery in Lacey

The search continues for three bold robbers who broke into a Lacey home on Saturday.
15 years ago

Video confession in correction officer slaying released

A videotaped confession that played in court showing an inmate describing how he overpowered a corrections officer and strangled her in the chapel of a state prison at Monroe has been released.
15 years ago

Lingerie football isn’t the only ladies game in town

Just because the ladies in lingerie are taking a season off, doesn't mean you won't have the opportunity to see women playing some hard-hitting football.
15 years ago

Owners to be reunited with puppies found on I-5 in Lakewood

Two little puppies found abandoned on I-5 in Lakewood Thursday are going home.
15 years ago

Woodland Park Zoo searching for boy who rescued penguin egg

The egg was on the edge, and if it wasn't for the keen eyes of a young boy visiting Woodland Park Zoo, the Humboldt penguin chick might not have made it.
15 years ago

Heavy traffic expected in Seattle for Mariners home games

Traffic is going to be heavy around Seattle's SoDo neighborhood this weekend.
15 years ago

How do you tell if a child has autism?

A recent federal report found autism disorders are far more common than was previously understood, affecting 1 in 88 U.S. children. Evidence shows that children who are identified early and get help have the best chance for reaching their potential. But what should a parent look for to determine whether their child might have autism?
15 years ago

Ciscoe Morris wants you to fertilize your Rhodies this weekend

Master gardener Ciscoe Morris, heard on 97.3 KIRO FM Weekends, says it's time to fertilize your Rhododendrons and Camelias.
15 years ago